Pepsin is secreted as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen because
BIOLOGY
WAEC 2009
Pepsin is secreted as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen because
- A. pepsin as an enzyme is quickly destroyed by the alkaline food from the mouth
- B. all digestive enzymes pass through a precursor stage
- C. pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme and might attack the stomach tissues
- D. pepsin is not required in large quantities
Correct Answer: B. all digestive enzymes pass through a precursor stage
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